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Rift

/rˈɪft/
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(noun) A chasm or fissure.

My granddaughter's behaviour has caused a rift in our family.
A deep rift opened up between them.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ between the two factions within the party deepened after the leadership election result.

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